Specialist Communications Operations
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Job Description
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- Upon hire employerpaid tuition benefits for bachelors (employee spouse and dependent) and masters degree programs (employee and spouse only).
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JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Specialist Communications Operations
Division: Enrollment and Marketing
Evaluation Group: Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director Enrollment Operations and Analytics
Positions Supervised: N/A
Review of applications will begin on April 23rd and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the successful candidate is June 6th or later.
Job Summary
The communications operations specialist focuses on the operational aspects and technical of communication initiatives within Enrollment Management and the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for traditional graduate and online admissions. This position is responsible for the successful integration of communication workflows overseeing mailer logistics and facilitating comprehensive outbound communication strategies to enhance enrollment management effectiveness.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and
- Manages and executes communication workflows within the admissions Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
- Coordinates admissionsrelated outbound communication logistics including print digital and mailer campaigns
- Integrates datadriven processes within the CRM to streamline and optimize communication outreach efforts
- Monitors and analyzes CRMdriven communication effectiveness and collaborates with Enrollment and Marketing leaders to develop outbound strategies
- Oversees inventory production and distribution of physical mailers and printed enrollment materials
- Engages in quarterly secretshopping and auditing of all enrollment communications
- Develops communication sequences within the enrollment cycle
- Assists with developing targeted CRM queries and segments for enrollment campaigns
Service Excellence
- Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
- Models supports and holds others accountable to the Universitys values
- Upholds the Universitys service excellence standards in all communication activities
- Ensures accuracy consistency and professionalism in all communications
- Seeks to continuously improve operational communication processes
Communication Teamwork and Collaboration
- Collaborates with the enrollment communications specialist and other Enrollment and Marketing teams to align CRM strategies and messaging
- Partners with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely of communication campaigns
- Provides clear accurate reporting and documentation on communication campaign outcomes
- Fosters teamwork by sharing CRM best practices and offering training support as needed
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
- Bachelors degree in communications marketing business administration or related discipline
- Minimum two years experience working with CRM systems preferably in an admissions or enrollment context
- Prior experience managing mailers and largescale outbound communication initiatives preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Proficiency with admissions CRM systems and understanding of data integration principles
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with postal regulations and logistics for direct mail campaigns
- Adept at collaborating across multiple teams to achieve shared objectives
Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood Universitys flexible work designation descriptions.
- General office setting
- Evening and/or weekend work possible
- Considerable phone and computer time utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system
- Standard Flex
Physical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including but not limited to documents laptops etc.
- Ability to use repetitive wrist hand and finger movements to type regularly
- Ability to read and understand both printed and electronic materials
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discriminationfree educational work environment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
